Metformin, the only type of oral medication used to treat gestational diabetes, is useful because it:
a. lowers blood glucose levels.
b. stimulates insulin secretion.
c. increases insulin resistance.
d. decreases insulin resistance.
e. stimulates ketone production.
d
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Factors that contribute to malnutrition in patients with chronic renal failure include:
a. excessive fluid retention. b. altered taste sensation. c. altered bowel function. d. anorexia and catabolism.
Which of the following foods provides the most carbohydrate per 4-ounce serving?
A. Baked chicken B. Canned tuna C. Fat-free milk D. Ham slice
Compared to our lifestyle factors such as smoking and exercise, our food choices are more likely to affect our risk for developing chronic diseases such as heart disease or cancer.
a. true b. false
Intake of essential fatty acids is most likely to be adequate if someone includes several serving a week of:
a. whole grains or legumes. b. eggs, liver, or kidney. c. salmon, tuna, or sardines. d. shrimp, lobster, or calamari.